Re: [Amc-list] Sunday drives

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Sandwich Maker wrote:
> " From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> " 
> " <snip>
> " > like i said earlier it runs and the clutch seems to work. so we just need to 
> " > be working on the stopping. i haven't looked closely at the brake lines but 
> " > it is safe to say it will need at least new lines, rebuild on the master 
> " > cylinder and a strong look at the drums and shoes. Basicly it wouldn't hurt 
> " > to look in to the conversion to disc brakes.
> " </snip>
> " 
> " Adam,
> " 
> " Brake prices depend upon what you have. If you have Wagner drums (self 
> " adjusters have rods), parts are more expensive and harder to find then 
> " Bendix (self adjusters have cables) drums. The worst to find parts for 
> " are the Wagner drums used on the back of factory disc brake cars from 
> " the mid 60's. Cost will also depend a lot on condition of the drums. If 
> " they need replaced, they run anywhere from $50 to $150 depending on what 
> " you have. You can likely get shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware for 
> " $250 or so for all four wheels.
> " 
> " I took a look at Advance's web site and they say you have 9" Wagner 
> " drums all around (they also have a bunch of Bendix parts mixed in which 
> " will not work). Those are more difficult to find parts for. Take a look 
> " at http://www.mattsoldcars.com/1967american/brakeordeal.shtml for some 
> " parts sources. One place I didn't put on that page is Kennedy American. 
> " I bought self-adjuster kits from them.
> 
> adan, if you're thinking of disks and it turns out that the rears need
> a lot of r&r, it might pay to get the -entire- brake system from a
> late amc.  it'd be more work but probably not nore money, and you'd
> have better brakes with easier-to-find parts.
> 
> if you've got the amc15 rear, many ~'77-up - concord wagons most
> commonly - had amc15s with 10" drums.  these are the same as the
> '73-up std v8 brakes and were used up to '89 on cherokees and
> wranglers.  substantially only the backing plates are different for
> the different axles.

Please correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the axle flange change at some 
point?

Matt

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Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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